UAA School of Nursing

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UAA School of Nursing

We're teaching tomorrow's nurses! Our vision is to be a leader in the transformation of nursing in Alaska by being dedicated to improving local and global health outcomes.

Message from Director

Welcome to the UAA School of Nursing! The purpose of the School of Nursing is to promote the health and well-being of people and communities by fostering excellence and innovation in nursing education, research and healthcare. Our core values are the following:

Excellence – We strive for the best, to continually improve ourselves and our endeavors.
Respect – We treat each person in a manner that recognizes their intrinsic value as a human being.
Integrity – We demonstrate unwavering honesty and decency.
Caring – We display kindness and concern for all, especially for those in need.

Health is contextual and is influenced by social, political, economic, and cultural environments. As a partner in shaping healthcare for Alaska, the School of Nursing prepares students for current and future roles in local, state, national, and worldwide arenas. We are pleased you are considering our school and we hope your educational experience with us will be rewarding. We wish you success in advancing your nursing career.

Academic Programs

Undergraduate nursing student practicing on mannequin — Use advanced simulation technology and real-world clinical learning experiences to become a successful nursing generalist.

Graduate nursing students in a suture lab class — The graduate program offers several options for those looking to advance their skills and knowledge in the nursing field.

News & Stories

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New “Goss Nursing Lounge” Planned

September 13, 2022 | UAA Office of Development | School of Nursing , give

The UAA School of Nursing is excited to announce plans for a student nursing lounge.
RaLyssa Harris appointed RRANN program coordinator

September 02, 2022 | Jordana Newman | School of Nursing , RRANN

The University of Alaska Anchorage RRANN program has named RaLyssa Harris its new program coordinator.
Nursing students honored during ceremony

August 01, 2022 | Jordana Newman | School of Nursing

The School of Nursing held its 2nd annual white coat ceremony on August 1 recognizing 15 nursing students in the graduate program.
School of Nursing faculty member recognized for nursing award

May 12, 2022 | Celebrating Nurses Awards | School of Nursing

Angelia Trujillo, associate professor in the School of Nursing, has been selected as an honoree for the Celebrating Nurses Awards. The award recognizes registered nurses and nurse practitioners in Alaska who have made a positive impact in the lives of patients, families, and communities in 2021.
Alaska needs to train more nurses, but it doesn’t have enough nursing faculty to meet demand

May 11, 2022 | KTOO | School of Nursing

UAA School of Nursing director Carla Hagen speaks to KTOO about the high demand for nurses in the state of Alaska and the shortage of nursing faculty.